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- October 18, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,780 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths on Saturday. IDPH reported a total of 1,185,447 COVID-19 cases, including 20,494 deaths. As of Friday night, 1,353 patients in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 312 patients were
READ MOREThe day after Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations made a remarkable speech before the United Nations General Assembly denouncing the country’s recent military coup, state television in Myanmar is reporting that he has been removed from his post. The speech and subsequent firing come as protesters face another weekend of crackdowns and violence in
READ MORESPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — During his budget address last week, Gov. JB Pritzker claimed Illinois has been the COVID-19 vaccination leader among the 10 most populous states in the country for the month of February. The Better Government Association is fact-checking that statement. BGA investigative reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller joined ABC 7 Chicago Saturday morning to
READ MORE100 years ago: Local pastor named first female Illinois Senate chaplain 100 years ago Feb. 27, 1921: The Rev. Norma Brown of Carlock has been named chaplain of the Illinois Senate for the week. She is the first woman ever to hold this position. She’s pastor of Carlock Christian Church and comes from a family of
READ MOREDirksen Congressional Center head promotes study of senator PEKIN — Tiffany White, director of the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin, believes it is not enough to study the actions of historical figures. To truly appreciate the role that figures like U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen played in history, it is important to examine their background and
READ MORETo the Editor: Do you value clean drinking water? Thank the Environmental Protection Agency. Do you find it reassuring to be able to shop at your local supermarket, confident in the safety of the food you will buy for your family? You can thank the Food and Drug Administration for that one. Grateful that your
READ MOREOpinion | Voice of The Southern Voice of The Southern: Keep public notices in newspapers This editorial is published together with Lee Enterprises’ Illinois newspapers. There are some things you simply expect to be “in the paper.” Comics, for example, are always “in the paper.” For some newspapers, they’ve been around since they were the
READ MOREHIGHLAND PARK, IL — Ahead of the April 6 consolidated municipal elections, Highland Park Patch provided questionnaires to all candidates on the ballot. Six candidates are seeking three available seats on the Highland Park City Council. Only one of the three incumbents with an expiring term in office is running for re-election. Highland Park Patch
READ MOREBy Sarah MansurCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, 78, announced Thursday, Feb. 18, he will step down from the state House of Representatives after 50 years in office. “I leave office at peace with my decision and proud of the many contributions I’ve made to the state of Illinois, and
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